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Christmas party fish and chips in Broad Oak, Kent
We bring a fish and chip van for your Christmas party across Broad Oak and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Festive gatherings after Christmas
- Christmas family parties
- Christmas markets and fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Broad Oak
Christmas party fish and chips in Broad Oak, cooked to order
Family get-togethers over the festive season can use a van too. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater office Christmas parties and festive family gatherings.
For a Christmas party near Broad Oak, firm, lit ground near the house or hall is key. We plan the timings around your day, so the food is ready when you want to eat.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the Christmas party.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. December in Broad Oak means early darkness: the light goes at about 3:50pm, so choose a lit spot near the door for the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT2 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Book as early as possible for December
- Put allergy details in writing
- Flag any coeliac guests
- Arrange something for anyone with needs we can’t meet
We park somewhere lit and get the fryers hot.
Paper hats and crackers on the tables add to the fun.
Broad Oak in December: what to know
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. For Christmas parties in Broad Oak, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christmas fairs at a church such as St Nicholas' Church can book the van as a hot-food stall. For colleagues travelling by train, Sturry station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the sea within about 5 miles, December breezes can be cold, so plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Anywhere in CT2, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way; a Christmas party on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to Christmas parties in Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (less than half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
Having the party at home? Send a photo of where the van would park, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we will take it from there.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your Christmas party.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Broad Oak
The van keeps cooking in any weather.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-year club parties
- School and PTA Christmas fairs
- Depot Christmas treats
A winter fair at a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School gets dark early, so hot food from a van is popular.
What your quote should include
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Broad Oak
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the van park in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
When do Christmas bookings fill up?
As early as possible. December weekends and Fridays are the first to go.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you come to Broad Oak?
We do. We serve events in Broad Oak and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A Christmas party at a venue costs more per head. A van in the car park keeps it simple. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- The queue at the hatch gets people talking
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
Other occasions in Broad Oak
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch